Football: These five African national teams that have already beaten the French team

Author: Merveil WelloPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

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Football: These five African national teams that have already beaten the French team

Five African national teams have defeated France in football: Cameroon (2002), Senegal (2002), Ivory Coast (2006, 2026), South Africa (2000), and Mali (2007). The recent friendly win by Ivory Coast in June 2026 is highlighted in this article published by Africa Top Sports.

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